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Vientiane Cracks Down on Business Violations, Fines Over LAK 338 Million

In the first half of 2025, the Vientiane Capital Department of Industry and Commerce inspected 98 businesses and fined 13 units a total of LAK 290 million (about USD 13,000). Presenting the report at a meeting on 21 August, Manosack Xaysilikoun, Deputy Director of Internal Trade of Vientiane Capital, highlighted...

Fruit of Her Labor: How a Young Farmer Is Redefining Agriculture in Laos

A young woman in Luang Prabang is proving that farming can be more than...

Mobile Phones Fuel Surge in Savings: What the Global Trend Means for Laos

More adults than ever in low- and middle-income countries now have bank or other...

Vietnamese Company to Grow Coffee, Durian, Blueberries in Pakxong

On 16 July, Champasak Province signed a land concession agreement with Lao-Viet Agriculture Company...

Laos Launches Climate-Smart Farming Project in Six Provinces

Laos is stepping up efforts to tackle climate-related food insecurity and open new export...

Economist: Kip Strong, Not Overvalued

Even though the Lao kip is strong the currency is not overvalued, according to a leading local economist. Senior Economist of the National Economic Research...

EDL Expands Electricity Lines to Power Consumption Increase

Electricité du Laos (EDL) continues to expand power availability and raise access rates for consumers in Laos with its installment of 115 kWh of...

J&C Services Moves to Better Service the Needs of Expatriates in Laos

Since its foundation in 2008, the expatriate community in the Lao PDR has increasingly depended on J&C Services for its suite of award-winning services...

New Study: Laos At Development Crossroads

A new study by the Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia has highlighted 2 serious challenges for the nation's industrial development while...

AirAsia Celebrates Asean Day With Low Fares Across Region

AirAsia is offering promotional fares to Asean destinations in conjunction with Asean Day on Monday. Asean Day celebrates the founding of the Association of...

Lao Airlines Becomes Full Member of IATA

Lao Airlines, the flag carrier of the Lao PDR, has joined as a full member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) that helps to...